Eye Exams

Eye Exams - Pediatric / Children (Ages 0-18)

The first eye exam for your child should be between 6 -12 months of age. At this age the optometrist will specifically test for:

- excessive or unequal amounts of nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism which can lead to lazy eye

- eye movement

- eye health problems

Having your child's eyes examined is one of the most important things a parent can do. Humans are visual in nature and children spend most of their time learning about the world around them through their eyes. Children seldom complain about vision problems, because they assume that everyone sees like them. Likewise, having perfect 20/20 visual acuity does not always mean perfect visual function. For example, children with excess farsightedness are able to see the Tim Hortons or McDonalds sign a mile away, but often find reading books or working on the computer to be difficult and have problems concentrating on their homework. They may also abstain from reading activities or potentially fall asleep after only 15 minutes of concentrated school work.

Spectrum Family Optometry and the Alberta Association of Optometrists recommends that children receive an annual eye health examination by either an optometrist or ophthalmologist. These eye exams are designed to fully test a child's visual system, and determine any weaknesses that may need to be addressed during these important developmental years. Routine eye health examinations should commence no later than age 3. If however, your child's pediatrician has any concerns, please do not hesitate to bring your child in sooner for their first eye health examination.

Adult eye exams (18-64)

We provide the best care at Spectrum Family Optometry. Your comphensive exam includes:

Optomap - wide field view of your eyes previously only seen with dilation, free with your comprehensive eye exam.

Dilation

Refraction

Comprehensive health check

OCT if needed

Visual fields

We also provide for those that need it a special basic eye exam fee please contact office for more details.

Senior eye exams 65+

Did you know Seniors 65 and over are covered annually for a eye exam. We specifically check/do the following: